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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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